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Junior Cricket Coaching in Gungahlin, Canberra
Practical batting, bowling and fielding coaching for girls and boys aged 6 to 18 at the Amaroo Cricket Nets. Two clear options — Beginner and Advanced — coached by head coach Simranjit Singh.
Find the right group for your child
Find coaching that suits your child’s age, experience and goals — from learning the basics to developing skills for club cricket. The coach confirms the best group after the first session.
Beginner
For children new to cricket or with a season or two of experience.
- Session length: 1 hour
- Winter (Saturdays): 12pm – 1pm
- Summer (Sundays): 4:30pm – 5:30pm
- Amaroo Cricket Nets, Gungahlin
- $400 per term — 8 sessions
- Focus: grip, stance, basic batting and bowling, catching and fun skill games
Advanced
For experienced club and school players ready for focused skill work.
- Session length: 2 hours
- Winter (Saturdays): 1pm – 3pm
- Summer (Sundays): 5:30pm – 7:30pm
- Amaroo Cricket Nets, Gungahlin
- $400 per term — 8 sessions
- Focus: footwork, shot selection, bowling action, match situations and supervised bowling-machine work
Beginners are welcome
The Beginner group is a welcoming, low-pressure introduction to cricket. Children learn how to hold the bat, stand, catch and throw through simple drills and games, with plenty of turns and encouragement.
Girls and boys train together in the same groups. If your daughter would prefer a particular group environment, talk to the coach when you enquire.
- No previous experience needed
- Ages 6 to 18 welcome
- Same coach every session — Simranjit Singh
- Coach confirms the right group after the first session
What a session includes
Every session mixes skill practice, coaching tips and game-based activities, so players leave knowing what to practise next.
Batting
Grip and stance, watching the ball, playing straight and choosing the right shot.
Bowling
A smooth run-up and repeatable action, bowling straighter, and an introduction to pace and spin.
Fielding
Catching — including high balls — stopping the ball cleanly and throwing accurately.
Game activities
Mini-games and match situations that teach when to attack, when to defend and how to work as a team.
Bowling-Machine Batting Practice
Bowling-machine batting practice is part of our training for suitable players. Under coach supervision, players work on timing, footwork and shot selection through focused batting drills. Your coach will advise whether it is appropriate for your age, experience and session.
- Supports batting drills — it does not replace coaching a player’s own bowling
- Only the coach operates the machine; helmets are mandatory
- Included in the $400 term fee where the coach judges it suitable
- Not every child uses it in every session
What to expect and what to bring
- Beginner sessions run for 1 hour; Advanced sessions run for 2 hours
- 8 sessions per school term, at the Amaroo Cricket Nets
- Players bring their own cricket kit: bat, pads, gloves, helmet and protector
- Wear whites or comfortable sports clothes and rubber-soled shoes; bring water, a hat and sunscreen
- Aspire supplies the bowling machine and training equipment
Extra skills coaching — not a replacement for club cricket
Aspire is additional skills coaching. Players keep playing with their club team and in organised matches; academy sessions focus on individual skills that are hard to fit into a team training night. Club registration and match fees are separate from Aspire’s term fee.
Four simple steps
1. Send an enquiry
Tell us your child’s age, experience and preferred day.
2. We suggest a session
Simranjit contacts you to discuss a suitable Beginner or Advanced session.
3. Attend the session or trial
Your child’s first session can be a trial, upon registration.
4. Enrol for the term
Complete the registration form and confirm payment with the coach.
Ready to find the right session for your child?
Tell us your child’s age and experience, and we’ll help you find a suitable session.